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Former employee sues Bangor restaurant for unpaid wages

Former employee sues Bangor restaurant for unpaid wages

by Annie Rupertus

A quarter of people arrested in Maine’s ICE surge are challenging their detentions

by Callie Ferguson and Sawyer Loftus

ICE said it was arresting ‘the worst of the worst’ in Maine. We only found a few criminals.

by Sawyer Loftus and Callie Ferguson

Watch Pete Hegseth speak at Bath Iron Works

Watch Pete Hegseth speak at Bath Iron Works

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is speaking today at Bath Iron Works about President Donald Trump’s plans for a new class of massive warships.

by Paul Koenig

Protesters greet Pete Hegseth outside Bath Iron Works

Protesters greet Pete Hegseth outside Bath Iron Works

by Bridget Huber

Here’s where the most new housing is being built in Maine

Here’s where the most new housing is being built in Maine

by Kathleen O'Brien

See how much new housing has been built in your Maine town

See how much new housing has been built in your Maine town

by Kathleen O'Brien

New York man dies after police shoot him in Skowhegan

New York man dies after police shoot him in Skowhegan

by CBS 13

More license plate reader cameras are coming to Maine’s coast

More license plate reader cameras are coming to Maine’s coast

by Elizabeth Walztoni

1st woman promoted to lead Maine State Police’s training unit

1st woman promoted to lead Maine State Police’s training unit

by Marie Weidmayer

Fire destroys 2 barns in Aroostook

Fire destroys 2 barns in Aroostook

by Christopher Bouchard

Drake Maye and the Patriots take on Sam Darnold and the Seahawks in Super Bowl 60

Drake Maye and the Patriots take on Sam Darnold and the Seahawks in Super Bowl 60

by The Associated Press

A hunter’s top picks for spring bear hunting across the US and Canada

A hunter’s top picks for spring bear hunting across the US and Canada

by Al Raychard, Outdoors Contributor

There is a kind of reverence to buying a new deer rifle. And what did I buy?

There is a kind of reverence to buying a new deer rifle. And what did I buy?

by Chris Sargent, Outdoors Contributor

Latest Obituaries

Steven W. Bragdon

David T. Lockwood

Gary B. Sibley Sr.

See more obituaries

LATEST NEWS

Down East house fire started by 3-year-old playing with lighter

A Down East town’s heating assistance fund is 12 deliveries away from running out of money

Deputy transportation commissioner says the state is still open to options for Machias dike project

2 Maine men allegedly released hundreds of nude photos of women and girls

OPINION

The threat to your daughters is misogyny, not a handful of trans kids

The threat to your daughters is misogyny, not a handful of trans kids

by Opinion Contributor

Letter: We can’t let racism drive away Maine leaders

Letter: We can’t let racism drive away Maine leaders

by Opinion Contributor

CRIME & COURTS

Brooksville man killed in 3-vehicle crash

US asks court to toss lawsuit alleging Army failed to stop Maine’s deadliest mass shooting

Maine State Police called immigration authorities about 60 times last year

NATIONAL NEWS

NYC nurses reach a deal to end a strike at 2 major hospitals while walkout continues at another

Officials deny seeking quick end to asylum claims for the Minneapolis family of 5-year-old

Purported Nancy Guthrie ransom note deadline approaches as search enters a second week

POLITICS

We asked Maine officials if they’re renaming places named for George Mitchell

We asked Maine officials if they’re renaming places named for George Mitchell

by Daniel O'Connor

Trump shares a racist video that depicts the Obamas as primates

George Mitchell resigns from charity helping poor Maine students pursue college education

Maine Republican hit with ethics complaint over a top staffer’s phone call

Minneapolis man is charged with threatening and cyberstalking ICE officers

BUSINESS

Immigrant-owned businesses try to recover after ICE swept their Maine neighborhoods

Immigrant-owned businesses try to recover after ICE swept their Maine neighborhoods

by Carol Bousquet, Maine Public

More Maine homeowners are ditching heating oil

This Maine house older than the Constitution is for sale

What it’s like to sell Maine’s most expensive homes

4 homes in Piscataquis County that sold last month

Today’s paper

GET OUTSIDE & DO THINGS

Repeat winners dominate Moosehead Togue Derby

Repeat winners dominate Moosehead Togue Derby

by Susan Bard

How we saved our family ‘trappers shack’ from the elements and the state

How we saved our family ‘trappers shack’ from the elements and the state

by V. Paul Reynolds, Outdoors in Maine

Visiting Roosevelt Campobello International Park in winter

Visiting Roosevelt Campobello International Park in winter

by Aislinn Sarnacki

Discover Maine’s newest trails: Mount Tuck and 2 others

Discover Maine’s newest trails: Mount Tuck and 2 others

by Carey Kish, Outdoors Contributor

SPORTS

Red Sox trade for infielder who was Rookie of the Year finalist

Maine mountain town watched one of its own carry US flag into Olympics

Drake Maye wants a redo after Super Bowl struggles

Seahawks pound the Patriots to win franchise’s 2nd Super Bowl title

Here are the girls basketball teams that could take home the Class A North crown

The Class A North boys tournament could belong to Nolan Ames and Camden Hills

OPINION

ICE raids exposed a part of Maine that I struggle to understand

History shows the power of violent images, and their misuse, in the media

Maine should reject costly federal tax changes and invest in working families instead

We must learn from difficult histories

Janet Mills’ $300 checks fall short in addressing Maine’s affordability crisis

Fact check the lies you hear about immigrants

Latest news in your region

Bangor

An aging Bangor playground is being replaced this year

An aging Bangor playground is being replaced this year

hancock

Maryland man who died at Acadia was a ‘source of laughter’

Maryland man who died at Acadia was a ‘source of laughter’

MIDCOAST

Road dispute that got ‘Blair Witch Project’ star ousted from Maine select board may be close to settlement

Road dispute that got ‘Blair Witch Project’ star ousted from Maine select board may be close to settlement

PORTLAND

Portland’s needle exchange program distributed over 1 million syringes last year

Portland’s needle exchange program distributed over 1 million syringes last year

AROOSTOOK

Aroostook town undertakes most ambitious veterans project yet

Aroostook town undertakes most ambitious veterans project yet

CENTRAL MAINE

A Maine man was shot to death

A Maine man was shot to death

DOWN EAST

Edward Abbey’s writings echo truths about Down East Maine

Edward Abbey’s writings echo truths about Down East Maine

PISCATAQUIS

Dexter bars sex offenders from living near schools or parks

Dexter bars sex offenders from living near schools or parks

YORK

‘This is the end’: Maine man ready for his 60th and final Super Bowl

‘This is the end’: Maine man ready for his 60th and final Super Bowl

News

Can anyone stop this high-powered offense in the northern Maine basketball tournament?

Can anyone stop this high-powered offense in the northern Maine basketball tournament?

February 8, 2026

This coastal Mainer has turned local trees into bonsai for 55 years

Homestead

This coastal Mainer has turned local trees into bonsai for 55 years

February 8, 2026

Ellsworth cheerleaders win 4th-straight Class B state title

High School Sports

Ellsworth cheerleaders win 4th-straight Class B state title

February 7, 2026February 7, 2026

UMaine women’s basketball rallies from 11-point deficit to beat Bryant

College Basketball

UMaine women’s basketball rallies from 11-point deficit to beat Bryant

February 7, 2026February 7, 2026

This young team has been the best in girls Class B North heading into tourney

High School Basketball

This young team has been the best in girls Class B North heading into tourney

February 7, 2026

Opposing fans are heckling Ace Flagg. He’s used to it.

College Basketball

Opposing fans are heckling Ace Flagg. He’s used to it.

February 7, 2026

‘He’s the best coach in the state’: Hampden basketball legend retiring after 23 years

High School Basketball

‘He’s the best coach in the state’: Hampden basketball legend retiring after 23 years

February 7, 2026

Holden-area school board seats filled after flurry of resignations

Education

Holden-area school board seats filled after flurry of resignations

February 7, 2026

UMaine hockey’s losing streak at BU extends to 8 in overtime loss

College Ice Hockey

UMaine hockey’s losing streak at BU extends to 8 in overtime loss

February 6, 2026February 7, 2026

Penobscot Pioneers looking for playoff win against region’s top girls hockey team

High School Ice Hockey

Penobscot Pioneers looking for playoff win against region’s top girls hockey team

February 6, 2026February 6, 2026

Maine confirms 1st measles case since 2019

Health

Maine confirms 1st measles case since 2019

February 6, 2026February 6, 2026

Ellsworth and other dominant cheering squads return to state championship this weekend

High School Sports

Ellsworth and other dominant cheering squads return to state championship this weekend

February 6, 2026February 6, 2026

After last year’s heartbreak, Mattanawcook girls are clear favorite in Class C North tourney

After last year’s heartbreak, Mattanawcook girls are clear favorite in Class C North tourney

February 6, 2026February 6, 2026

Caribou boys basketball well-positioned for another North regional title

Caribou boys basketball well-positioned for another North regional title

February 6, 2026February 6, 2026

3 fans, 60 Super Bowls. This might be their last time going to the big game.

Professional Football

3 fans, 60 Super Bowls. This might be their last time going to the big game.

February 6, 2026February 6, 2026

$1.1M fine is the latest legal hurdle for Bangor Mall owner

Police and Courts

$1.1M fine is the latest legal hurdle for Bangor Mall owner

February 6, 2026February 6, 2026

UMaine men’s hockey seeking 1st win at BU since 2018

College Ice Hockey

UMaine men’s hockey seeking 1st win at BU since 2018

February 6, 2026February 6, 2026

Freshman guard’s late free throws help Hampden Academy girls edge Bangor

High School Basketball

Freshman guard’s late free throws help Hampden Academy girls edge Bangor

February 5, 2026February 5, 2026

UMaine men make statement with upset basketball win over Vermont

College Basketball

UMaine men make statement with upset basketball win over Vermont

February 5, 2026February 5, 2026

UMaine women’s basketball avenges loss to Vermont with impressive road victory

College Basketball

UMaine women’s basketball avenges loss to Vermont with impressive road victory

February 5, 2026February 5, 2026

UMaine men’s basketball looking to turn February into ‘winning season’

College Basketball

UMaine men’s basketball looking to turn February into ‘winning season’

February 5, 2026February 5, 2026

A Homeland Security shutdown grows more likely as Republicans rebuff Democratic demands for ICE

Nation

A Homeland Security shutdown grows more likely as Republicans rebuff Democratic demands for ICE

February 5, 2026February 6, 2026

Trump administration to launch TrumpRx website for discounted drugs

Nation

Trump administration to launch TrumpRx website for discounted drugs

February 5, 2026February 6, 2026

Bangor restaurant owes tens of thousands in unpaid wages, former employees say

Business

Bangor restaurant owes tens of thousands in unpaid wages, former employees say

February 5, 2026February 5, 2026